Carmen, a Spanish woman of slim figure and flowing dark hair, once shared a romance with professional cyclist Pepe Benengeli but now plans to wed his older brother, Ángel. Her impending marriage coincides with the critical penultimate stage of the Vuelta a España, which routes through their Andalusian hometown. This timing intensifies Pepe’s inner turmoil, driving pivotal choices and shaping his race performance. While Carmen’s past and persona remain underexplored, her position between the brothers anchors the emotional stakes, her presence a catalyst for the unfolding drama centered on rivalry, loyalty, and the race’s climax.